“Passive” vs “active” equipment alarms: Know the difference, save 100X in costs!
November 4, 2019 | Jay Kriner, Customer Care Support Manager
Recently, our service team learned of a major equipment breakdown that ended up costing a processor a lot of money….
Downstream Extrusion
What are the three primary types of sizing tooling for extruded tube and pipe?
October 21, 2019 | Ernie Preiato - Vice President Extrusion Sales
Sizing comprises the tooling and techniques that are used to manage the controlled shrinkage of an extruded tube or pipe…
Drying
Resin Dryers: What do they do, and how do they work? The basics
October 14, 2019 | AJ Zambanini, Drying Products Manager
If you know anything about plastics processing, you know that it begins with resin pellets. There are many different types…
General
When conveying, “equivalent distance” matters
October 7, 2019 | Doug Brewster, Conveying Products Manager
On a regular basis, I get calls and questions from processors who are trying to figure out why their conveying…
Material Storage
Questions and Answers about Storage Silos for Plastic Resin
September 23, 2019 | Doug Brewster, Conveying Products Manager
What are the benefits of a storage silo for resin? Some of the benefits of using a silo for storage…
General
What is a Thermolator®?
August 26, 2019 | Jim Fisher - Sales Manager Heat Transfer
What is a Thermolator®? “Thermolator” refers to a Thermolator® temperature control unit (TCU). Thermolator is the brand name for the…
Conveying
Vacuum Pumps: What are the types, and which type is right for your conveying needs?
August 12, 2019 | Doug Brewster, Conveying Products Manager
There are three major types of pumps used to power vacuum-driven conveying systems. They are, in rough order of power…
Size Reduction
Seven Key Factors for a great size reduction solution
July 25, 2019 | Dave Miller, General Manager - Size Reduction
It’s easy to think of shredders and granulators as “brute force” equipment, with all brawn and no brains, but the…
Conveying
Comparing Loaders and Receivers: Similarities, Differences, and Applications
June 25, 2019 | Doug Brewster, Conveying Products Manager
Material receivers and loaders share a couple of key similarities: Depending on their configurations, both can receive, hold, and discharge…
Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0: Four key criteria for equipment monitoring solutions
May 15, 2019 | Alan Landers, Product Manager, Blending and Upstream Products
I recently read a Plastics Technology article, authored by Max Preston of Smart Attend, discussing how an automotive parts manufacturer…